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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,837.38, 359,950.17 and 141,605.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,837.38, 359,950.17 and 141,605.38 is: 195,412.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,837.38 : 359,950.17 = 141,605.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,837.38/359,950.17 = 141,605.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,837.38x = 359,950.17 × 141,605.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,837.38x = 50,970,880,603.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,970,880,603.91/260,837.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,412.48

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